Gachagua Tells Supporters To Stay Calm Ahead Of Impeachment Ruling: “Express Anger At The Ballot Box”
img_tag = ("Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is asking his supporters to keep their cool as Kenya waits for what could be the most explosive court ruling of the year – one that will determine whether his impeachment was legal or not.
Speaking during a church service, Gachagua tells his followers to respect the rule of law and stay peaceful as the High Court prepares to deliver its verdict on petitions challenging his removal from office. The former DP makes it clear that any anger should be channeled through the ballot box, not street protests or violence.
This message comes at a crucial time when political tensions across the country are running high. Since his impeachment by Parliament, Gachagua's supporters – especially from the Mt Kenya region – have been vocal about their dissatisfaction with the process. Many feel their votes in the 2022 election are being disrespected, and some have threatened to withdraw support from President Ruto's government.
For ordinary Kenyans watching this drama unfold, the stakes are real. Political instability affects everything from the price of unga to matatu fares, and nobody wants a repeat of the chaos that has marked previous political crises. The economy is already struggling, and the last thing families need is more uncertainty that could push up the cost of living even further.
Gachagua's call for calm shows he understands the powder keg he's sitting on. The former teacher turned politician knows that any violence linked to his supporters would not only damage his political future but could also tear apart the very communities that voted for him. His mention of the ballot box is particularly significant – it suggests he's already thinking about 2027 and how this impeachment saga will play out in the next election.
The timing of this message, delivered in church, is also strategic. It shows Gachagua positioning himself as a peaceful, God-fearing leader who respects institutions even when they work against him. This could help rehabilitate his image as he fights to remain relevant in Kenyan politics despite losing his powerful position.
Whatever the High Court decides, this impeachment has already changed the political landscape forever. The question now is whether Gachagua's supporters will actually listen to his call for peace, or will the emotions of feeling betrayed prove too strong to contain?